All at once it becomes clear why Universal and Steven Spielberg declined an opportunity to debut this alien-driven, alien-themed film in Cannes. An “obsessively playful mid-80s Amblin adventure film”? How do you say that in alien squeak talk?
The Disclosure Day embargo lifts at high noon. Do not ask for whom the bell tolls — it tolls for thee.
The general critical consensus is “pretty good, not half bad, well acted (especially by Emily Blunt), but Close Encounters was a much bigger wow.”
Variety‘s Owen Gleiberman:
The Hollywood Reporter‘s David Rooney:
